Request for Information (Criminal Justice practitioners, civil society organizations, private sector, academia)
ID: 355941Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Mexico USAID-Mexico City (USAID-MEX)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355941
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Mexico has issued a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at enhancing its understanding of the Mexican criminal justice system, particularly focusing on the effectiveness of criminal prosecutions and the strengthening of local justice institutions. The RFI invites responses from a diverse range of stakeholders, including criminal justice practitioners, civil society organizations, private sector representatives, and academia, to address key questions regarding the achievements and challenges within the criminal justice system, as well as priorities for improvement and the role of civil society. This initiative is crucial for fostering collaboration between government and civil society to support the effectiveness of justice institutions at the state level. Interested parties should submit their responses by September 5, 2024, and can contact the Office of Acquisition and Assistance at USAID via email at mexicoaa@usaid.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    mexicoaa@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    RFI
    RFI.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Mexico has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "USAID/Mexico-RFI-2024-006" to gain insights into the Mexican criminal justice system, particularly its effectiveness in prosecutions and the strengthening of local justice institutions. The RFI, released on August 7, 2024, seeks responses from criminal justice practitioners, civil society organizations, private sector representatives, and academia by September 5, 2024. Respondents are asked to address various questions regarding achievements and challenges within the criminal justice system, priorities for addressing those challenges, the role of civil society, emerging issues, and international best practices that could be adapted in Mexico. Participation in this RFI is voluntary, and responses can be submitted in either English or Spanish. Notably, submitting information does not create obligations for USAID to award contracts or grants, nor does it disadvantage any responding organization in future solicitations. The RFI aims to enhance understanding and support the effectiveness of justice institutions at the state level, with an emphasis on fostering collaboration between government and civil society.
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